<div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Why You Should Join the E3 Team</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Who We Are</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawaii, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets. E3 is also expanding its international presence with recent projects in Europe, China, India, and Africa.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About You</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our Associate Directors and Directors take on a pivotal role to help manage, shape, and continue to develop an E3 Practice Area. In this position, you will help to drive the continued growth of E3's business through strategic project and thought leadership, developing our next generation of leaders, and further advancing our reputation for best-in-class solutions to our broad base of clients. You bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a collaborative approach to project work, are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others, and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders while supporting the execution of our business and mission. We seek those that are inquisitive and look at all sides of an issue to make informed recommendations with confidence and clarity. You pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise. You bring a strong attention to detail and your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are also open to hiring new Directors and that have additional years of experience and demonstrated ability to support significant business development upon hiring.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">The Role</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">This is a unique opportunity for a senior professional looking to further their career with an equity stake in a company that leads the field in energy consulting. As an Associate Director, you will spearhead client-facing interactions and play a leadership role in identifying the approach and methods for medium-to-large sized projects. Our Associate Directors direct workstreams within projects and contribute heavily to written reports and papers. They also regularly deliver findings and summaries to customers, making presentations and replying to questions. Duties will grow to include more elaborate investigative tasks, overseeing the management of existing tools, and leading efforts on proposal writing.      </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">Work Environment</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, usually including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.     </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Role Details</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Hours:  Full Time</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Travel:  Occasional (up to 10%) to client sites as needed, typically through the United State and/or Canada</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Office Location:  E3 Office (San Francisco, New York, Boston, Denver, or Calgary, AB); Remote may be considered.    </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and owning customer requests</li><li>Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information </li><li>Fulfill end-to-end project obligations  </li><li>Deliver presentations to customers and reply to questions  </li><li>Develop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting results </li><li>Oversee or assist in management of existing tools as needed </li><li>Oversee or implement major revisions to toolkits </li><li>Apply core QA/QC best practices  </li><li>Lead proposal writing on small/medium projects  </li><li>Translate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representations </li><li>Head the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for customer solutions </li><li>Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager </li><li>Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team members </li><li>Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes </li><li>Assist with internal initiatives as needed  </li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>7+ years of relevant experience (e.g. at a consulting firm, at a utility or on a public utilities commission)  </li><li>Deep subject matter expertise in one or more of our three practice areas: 1) Climate Pathways and Electrification, 2) Integrated System Planning, or 3) Asset Valuation, Transmission and Markets </li><li>Ability to leverage existing and develop new client relationships to generate new business  </li><li>Significant familiarity with the electricity industry landscape including state and federal regulations, business models, financial fundamentals, and rate development  </li><li>Passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economy   </li><li>Demonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projects   </li><li>High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience are also valued  </li></ul><h3>Things that Set you Apart </h3><ul><li>You bring deep subject matter expertise specifically in energy, economics or finance, and climate change issues  </li><li>You have significant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environment </li><li>You have extensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basis </li><li>You believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy </li><li>You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table </li><li>You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience  </li><li>You take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter </li></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">E3’s Commitment to You</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        401k (Retirement) with corporate match </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Short-term and long-term disability </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Fitness and wellness stipend and corporate discounts </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Professional Development annual stipend </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Relocation assistance </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Mentorship program </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Employee referral program </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·        Commuter benefits </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div>

<p>Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) is an energy consulting firm that focuses on analyzing the interactions between energy systems, environmental sustainability, and economic decision-making. It seeks to provide valuable insights into how energy policies and environmental regulations impact both the economy and the environment.</p>
<p>For over 30 years,&nbsp; E3 has helped policymakers, businesses, and governments make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues, assessing the economic feasibility of clean energy projects, evaluating and desiging policies that balance economic growth and environmental protection.&nbsp;</p>
<p>E3 continues to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between economic considerations and environmental sustainability, contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions and policies that mitigate the negative impacts of energy production and consumption on our planet.</p>

Associate Director

<div><b>Why You Should Join the E3 Team</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Who We Are</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.  &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawaii, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets. E3 is also expanding its international presence with recent projects in Europe, China, India, and Africa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>About You</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Our Associate Directors and Directors take on a pivotal role to help manage, shape, and continue to develop an E3 Practice Area. In this position, you will help to drive the continued growth of E3's business through strategic project and thought leadership, developing our next generation of leaders, and further advancing our reputation for best-in-class solutions to our broad base of clients. You bring curiosity, thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment, take a collaborative approach to project work, are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others, and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders while supporting the execution of our business and mission. We seek those that are inquisitive and look at all sides of an issue to make informed recommendations with confidence and clarity. You pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise. You bring a strong attention to detail and your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to serve our customers. &nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We are also open to hiring new Directors and that have additional years of experience and demonstrated ability to support significant business development upon hiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Role</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>This is a unique opportunity for a senior professional looking to further their career with an equity stake in a company that leads the field in energy consulting. As an Associate Director, you will spearhead client-facing interactions and play a leadership role in identifying the approach and methods for medium-to-large sized projects. Our Associate Directors direct workstreams within projects and contribute heavily to written reports and papers. They also regularly deliver findings and summaries to customers, making presentations and replying to questions. Duties will grow to include more elaborate investigative tasks, overseeing the management of existing tools, and leading efforts on proposal writing.    &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Work Environment</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment, we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week, usually including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.     </span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Role Details</b></div><div><span>Hours:  Full Time</span></div><div><span>Travel:  Occasional (up to 10%) to client sites as needed, typically through the United State and/or Canada</span></div><div><span>Office Location:  E3 Office (San Francisco, New York, Boston, Denver, or Calgary, AB); Remote may be considered.    </span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and owning customer requests</li><li>Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information </li><li>Fulfill end-to-end project obligations &nbsp;</li><li>Deliver presentations to customers and reply to questions &nbsp;</li><li>Develop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool, gathering relevant data, and vetting results&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee or assist in management of existing tools as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee or implement major revisions to toolkits&nbsp;</li><li>Apply core QA/QC best practices &nbsp;</li><li>Lead proposal writing on small/medium projects &nbsp;</li><li>Translate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representations&nbsp;</li><li>Head the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be "client-ready,” including developing tools for customer solutions&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team members&nbsp;</li><li>Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with internal initiatives as needed &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>7+ years of relevant experience (e.g. at a consulting firm, at a utility or on a public utilities commission) &nbsp;</li><li>Deep subject matter expertise in one or more of our three practice areas: 1) Climate Pathways and Electrification, 2) Integrated System Planning, or 3) Asset Valuation, Transmission and Markets&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to leverage existing and develop new client relationships to generate new business &nbsp;</li><li>Significant familiarity with the electricity industry landscape including state and federal regulations, business models, financial fundamentals, and rate development &nbsp;</li><li>Passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economy  &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projects  &nbsp;</li><li>High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience are also valued &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Things that Set you Apart </h3><ul><li>You bring deep subject matter expertise specifically in energy, economics or finance, and climate change issues &nbsp;</li><li>You have significant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environment&nbsp;</li><li>You have extensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basis&nbsp;</li><li>You believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy&nbsp;</li><li>You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences, techniques, and qualifications to the table&nbsp;</li><li>You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience &nbsp;</li><li>You take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter&nbsp;</li></ul><br><div><b>E3’s Commitment to You</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>·        Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·      &nbsp; 401k (Retirement) with corporate match&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Short-term and long-term disability&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Fitness and wellness stipend and corporate discounts&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Professional Development annual stipend&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Relocation assistance&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Mentorship program&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Employee referral program&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>·        Commuter benefits&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div>

Associate Director

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